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Capital Bikeshare

Bicycle-friendly Roads

Signed Bike Routes

Shared Lane Markings

Bike Lanes

Bicycle Lanes

Trails

Capital Bikeshare

Experience metro DC on two wheels. Capital Bikeshare is the region’s bikeshare system, with over 3,800 bikes and more than 440 stations across 5 jurisdictions: Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Montgomery, MD and Fairfax County, VA. Designed for quick trips with convenience in mind, it’s a fun and affordable way to get around.

Bicycle-friendly Roads

Signed Bike Routes A roadway that uses wayfinding signs to show that it is a preferred route for bicycle use. This may include other treatments such as pavement marking or traffic calming.

Shared Lane Markings Shared Lane Markings (SLMs), or “sharrows,” are road markings used to indicate a shared lane environment for bicycles and automobiles. Our transit map does not currently include data on the location of roads with shared lane markings.

Bike Lanes

On-street bike lanes are on-road bicycle facilities designated by striping, signing and pavement markings. The District currently has more than 75 miles of on-street bike lanes.

Climbing Bike Lanes are on the uphill side of the road, with a shared lane on the downhill side.

It’s Good for the Environment Twenty bikes take up the same space as one car, and biking produces zero pollution.

Improved Performance at Work Biking, as a form of aerobic exercise, improves time and workload management, helping you feel motivated and more prepared to deal with stress.

Better Sleep Biking for just 20-30 minutes every other day can help you fall asleep faster, sleep better and longer.

Safety Best Practices:

Wear a helmet. Helmets dramatically reduce the risk of head injury in a bicycle accident.

Ride on sidewalks only when necessary and always yield to pedestrians. Riding on the sidewalk is illegal in downtown Washington, DC.

Follow all traffic laws. Bicyclists are required to obey all regulatory signs and traffic lights.

Use hand signals. Tell motorists, cyclists and pedestrians what you intend to do. Be predictable!

Beware of parked cars. Ride at least five feet away from parked vehicles, and watch for people exiting—doors can open at any time.

Be careful at intersections. Watch for crossing vehicle traffic at intersections, even if you have the right-of-way.

Never ride against traffic. Ride with traffic to avoid potential crashes .

Ride in single file, except when passing.

Be alert.Scan the road. Always know your surroundings.

Be Vocal. Give an audible signal when passing other people on bicycles, and pass only on the left

Tips for Getting Started:

Start Slow.Go on a few short rides around your neighborhood before you venture out further. Take it easy to start off with, and have fun!

Find good routes. Remember: The best route by car might not be the best by bike. Some of the best bicycle routes are hidden from the busy car-filled streets. Use our transit map to plan the quickest safe route.

Get the right equipment. Make sure your bike fits your body and is working well. DC has many great local bike shops that can help you get what you need.

Make a goal. Take at least one trip a week by bike instead of driving. Add more trips as you feel ready. Practice discipline and self-forgiveness, and remember—the more you ride, the more fun it will be, and…the more you’ll ride.

For more than a decade, the District has been building a citywide network of on-street bike lanes, signed routes and other bicycle facilities. These efforts are successful in not only attracting a rapidly-growing number of cyclists, but also making streets safer for all users—drivers, pedestrians, transit riders and cyclists.

moveDC is a collaborative effort led by DDOT to develop a bold and implementation-focused vision for DC’s transportation future. Continued expansion of the bike network, bike parking and the bikeshare program are moveDC priorities that will help ensure a safe and convenient bicycling environment in the District for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

This popular 18-mile asphalt trail runs from Lake Needwood in Montgomery County into DC.

It’s no secret that Washington, DC is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country. In addition to the abundance of bike lanes, trails, and infrastructure, there are also multiple biking options accessible in the District.

goDCgo has put together a guide to help you navigate which biking system is best for you.

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